Thanks, I copied the hardware locking mechanism from FIxThisBuildThat. It works amazing!

That’s what the drawer is for! I keep all the accessories, extra sand paper and even my planer’s infeed/outfeed tables in the bottom drawer.

Same here, totally out of space! I wish I could take credit but the locking mechanism idea comes from FixThisBuildThat. If you’re thinking of building one you should check out his plans (I left a link in the article intro).

Sure thing, I have the older version of the Ryobi 10" contractor saw. Craftsman makes the same one: http://amzn.to/2DDdmtUThat being said, I'm not happy with it and plan to update real soon. It was a great starter saw for a few years, but I now see all the problems... very small table, the fence isn't always parallel, the table isn't flat, the miter slots are weird, it's loud, vibrates a lots, etc. Like I said, it was good to start, but will be looking into getting something better (but that also means more expensive). Hope this helps!

Cool, glad you like it. I sincerely recommend getting the hold down clamps, especially if you're going to work with smaller pieces. I'm still waiting on mine, but I'll try to update the tutorial & video when I get them. My drill press is a table top model, but a tall 13" Craftsman older model.

Yep, I know what you mean. I hate when they look at you like an alien. But filing down carriage bolts was a smart idea, just a bit time consuming ;) Toilet bolts to the rescue!

No worries! Just glad I thought of making that insert ;)As for taking the table off, I'm sure there will be the occasional time, when I want to drill into a tall piece perhaps. Let's just say I like keeping my options open!

I totally understand where you're coming from, but since my previous techniques didn't really work for me, I'm not really in the best position to give you any recommendations!Have you tried making them by hand using a sharp chisel? I think with practice you can get pretty good at this. Otherwise I have seen people make them with a miter saw but not sure how accurate that would be. You could look into that. Good luck!

Yes, that would work. I have seen this technique used before. I would just cut the top of the plastic bucket at the top (in the back) before "peeling" the pumpkin. or score it the whole way down, just don't go too deep. Should avoid leaving any scoring.